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Kia Forte vs. Buick Enclave Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Buick Enclave Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,215

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $25,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,037

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $23,921

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelForteEnclaveEnclaveEnclave
TrimSXEssencePremiumAvenir
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,600 $44,215 $48,015 $53,415
Base Invoice $18,670 $42,004 $45,614 $50,744
Leather Package 1,000      
Sunroof 750 1,400 1,400  
Cargo net 40 65 65 65
Cargo tray 75      
Cargo Package   315 315 315
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395 395  
Leather Package 870      
Sunroof 655 1,274 1,274  
Cargo net 32 59 59 59
Cargo tray 60      
Cargo Package   287 287 287
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359 359  
Options (change) 1,865 2,175 2,175 380
Options (change) 1,617 1,979 1,979 346
Destination 750 975 975 975
Total Price $22,215 $47,365 $51,165 $54,770
Total Invoice $21,037 $44,958 $48,568 $52,065

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick Enclave

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,570
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelForteEnclaveEnclaveEnclave
TrimSXEssencePremiumAvenir
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp I4310hp V6310hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionT6T9T9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG18/26 MPG18/26 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17255/65-18255/65-18255/55-20
Total Price$22,215$47,365$51,165$54,770
Adjustments for Features0-7,745-10,470-12,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,215$39,620$40,695$42,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,075$2,855
Total Invoice$21,037$44,958$48,568$52,065
Adjustments for Features0-7,351-9,939-11,688
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,037$37,607$38,629$40,377
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,022$2,770

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick Enclave

Model Year2012201820182018
ModelForteEnclaveEnclaveEnclave
TrimSXEssencePremiumAvenir
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400$1400
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150$150$150
Following distance indicator  $25$25
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Rearview camera $200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net $40$40$40
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Wiper de-icer$25   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300$300
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD player$125   
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50   
Navigation system   $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for audio system $25$25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights$125   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Rear camera mirror   $200
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding third row seats $600  
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals$75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats  $1000$1000
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,300$10,045$12,770$14,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,745$10,470$12,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,351-9,939-11,688

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Buick Enclave

Model Year20122018
ModelForteEnclave
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in120.9 in
Length170.9 in204.3 in
Width69.9 in78.8 in
Height57.5 in69.9 in
Curb Weight2,896 lb.4,359 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in62.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.0 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in61.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in57.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.6 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.4 ft323.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
19.458.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft397.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

Option Package Details
Buick Enclave Essence

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested11574%
Total Not Requested4026%

Option Package Details
Buick Enclave Premium

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested11574%
Total Not Requested4026%

Option Package Details
Buick Enclave Avenir

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Cargo tray40Yes
Total Requested11574%
Total Not Requested4026%

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